Psalm 141

Psalm 141New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

Psalm 141

Prayer for Preservation from Evil

A Psalm of David.

1 I call upon you, O Lord; come quickly to me;give ear to my voice when I call to you.2 Let my prayer be counted as incense before you,and the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice.

3 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord;keep watch over the door of my lips.4 Do not turn my heart to any evil,to busy myself with wicked deedsin company with those who work iniquity;do not let me eat of their delicacies.

5 Let the righteous strike me;let the faithful correct me.Never let the oil of the wicked anoint my head,[a]for my prayer is continually[b] against their wicked deeds.6 When they are given over to those who shall condemn them,then they shall learn that my words were pleasant.7 Like a rock that one breaks apart and shatters on the land,so shall their bones be strewn at the mouth of Sheol.[c]

8 But my eyes are turned towards you, O God, my Lord;in you I seek refuge; do not leave me defenceless.9 Keep me from the trap that they have laid for me,and from the snares of evildoers.10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets,while I alone escape.

You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. Learn more

You must be logged in to view your newly purchased content. Please log in below or if you don't have an account, creating one is easy and only takes a few moments. After you log in your content will be available in your library.

Share

Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial.

Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. You can cancel anytime during the trial period.

Already Subscribed

Here's how to get the most out of Bible Gateway

Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the NIV Study Bible and the NKJV MacArthur Study Bible - is just a step away! Try it free for 30 days.